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05-28-2014, 07:36 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Few pictures.
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05-28-2014, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tomball, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bignugget
x5 I tow a 38ft sabre 33ckts that is a little over 13000lbs loaded. I tow with a 06 ram 2500. I have about 5000 miles towing it so far with no problems. Loaded I have 2700 pounds of pin weight. A lot of the guys on here will have you buying a Mack to tow with.
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And just think, according to the manufacturer and most dealers, I have a 1/2 ton towable trailer!
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Current TV:'14 F350 Lariat CrewCab, 4x4 Short Bed SRW Diesel w/ Pullrite 2700 (16K)
Current Fiver: '15 Puma 295BHSS Anniversary Edition
Past TV: '13 F150 HD Payload SCrew EB, '08 Tundra CrewMax 5.7L, '02 'Burb 5.3L, '97 Dakota 3.9L
Past Trailers: '09 Wildwood LE 27RB, '02 Palomino Yearling RL, '87 Jayco 1006dlx
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05-28-2014, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
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I don't know if you are a ram guy or not but they where suppose to get higher load ratings on the new trucks, it might be something worth looking into. I also don't know if you are looking at new trucks either.
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05-28-2014, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Few pictures.
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Where were those pictures taken? That can't be the corn fields of Iowa..... 
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05-28-2014, 08:56 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Originally Posted by gljurczyk
Where were those pictures taken? That can't be the corn fields of Iowa..... |
In fact it is in Iowa.
Guttenberg Iowa to be exact.
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05-28-2014, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Northwest Illinois
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I'm surprised that you are having such a hard time finding a one ton short bed they are very prevalent everywhere I looked. I actually had a hard time trying to find a long bed one ton. I don't know exactly where you live in Texas but there is a dealer in Vernon TX, vernenautogroup.com, that has a huge inventory of trucks and they carry all brands. They have lots of short bed 3/4 and 1 tons.
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05-28-2014, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Southeast Utah
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From my understanding of the regs, the reason the 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks are what they are is because of DOT regulations. As was mentioned above, the 10,000 GVW mark puts you in a different class as far as what you can tow/haul so your insurance and taxes go up because they think you are going to do more towing/hauling on the highway then other drivers so the road taxes go up.
Take that for what it is worth. 
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05-28-2014, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Elkton, MD
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Originally Posted by Herk7769
Yes. The LimFac (limiting factor) on my Duramax/Alison 2500HD 2x4 is the available remaining payload. That engine/trans is HEAVY and, while it makes towing a breeze, there is not a lot left over on the frame.
I love the diesel, but my next truck will be a 3500HD
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Hi Herk,
The 3500HD would you get a single or dual wheel? We were next to you at Goshen last year and I also got the self adjusting brakes from Lippert. How have they been performing? I am completely satisfied .
Thanks
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Duramax Diesel 4x4 SWD
2015 360IBL Coachmen 5th Wheel
"Camping is not just a past time it is my relaxing way of life"
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05-28-2014, 06:04 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gljurczyk
Where were those pictures taken? That can't be the corn fields of Iowa..... |
Must be, that has to be the Mississippi River either looking from Illinois or at Illinois from Iowa.
Sorry, didn't see FT Turbs reply.
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05-28-2014, 06:43 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Iowa to Illinois facing north east
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05-28-2014, 06:51 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buskirk21921
Hi Herk,
The 3500HD would you get a single or dual wheel? We were next to you at Goshen last year and I also got the self adjusting brakes from Lippert. How have they been performing? I am completely satisfied .
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I like the 12-13K (30-32 foot) 5th wheel size and have no desire for anything longer/heavier. The newer GMC 3500HD's SRW have plenty of reserve capacity at that size.
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05-28-2014, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Venice, FL Area
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2014 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 10,000 GVWR, 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 3,250 #'s
2500 6.4 Hemi 10,000 GVWR, 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 3,070 #'s
2500 6.7 CTD, 10,000 GVWR, 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 2,370 #'s
2500 6.7 CTD, 10,000 GVWR, 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 2,200 #'s
3500 6.4 Hemi 10,800 GVWR, 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,130 #'s
3500 6.4 Hemi 11,400 GVWR 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,510 #'s
3500 6.7 CTD, 11,700 GVWR 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,110 #'s
3500 6.7 CTD, 12,300 GVWR 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,500 #'s
Note these are all SRW
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05-29-2014, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canton, Michigan
Posts: 1,348
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DDC
If I buy 10 tons of gravel and have it delivered I get 10 tons of gravel not 10 ton minus the weight of the truck, and, I think that if I buy a 2500 pickup it should not have that 2500 decreased because of the weight of the components, the suspension should be setup to carry the advertised 2500. IMO.
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Sorry, but your ability to haul things around in any vehicle is going to be further limited by whatever equipment is in/on the truck. Given a specific frame, engine, transmission, axle, you will have certain ratings. Slap a basic cab long-bed on that frame, and you will have more cargo capacity compared to slapping on a crew-cab short-bed. Add a bunch of interior options (that have mass) and your capacity goes down more. Put a lot of passengers in the truck and capacity goes down. Etc, etc.
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2004 Surveyor SV261T (UltraLite Bunkhouse Hybrid)
2006 Mercury Mountaineer V8 AWD Premier
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05-29-2014, 08:48 AM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
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Quote:
Originally Posted by btritschler1437
2014 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi 10,000 GVWR, 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 3,250 #'s
2500 6.4 Hemi 10,000 GVWR, 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 3,070 #'s
2500 6.7 CTD, 10,000 GVWR, 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 2,370 #'s
2500 6.7 CTD, 10,000 GVWR, 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 2,200 #'s
3500 6.4 Hemi 10,800 GVWR, 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,130 #'s
3500 6.4 Hemi 11,400 GVWR 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,510 #'s
3500 6.7 CTD, 11,700 GVWR 6'4" box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,110 #'s
3500 6.7 CTD, 12,300 GVWR 8' box, CC, 4x4, payload 4,500 #'s
Note these are all SRW
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Yep, it can get confusing when you look in depth at the numbers...max payload in a diesel 3500 SRW would be by pick...IMO
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05-30-2014, 10:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tomball, TX
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Well, I found one of three 2014 Short bed SRW F350 Lariat 4x4 trucks in the Greater Houston Area and purchased it tonight! No more payload concerns, no more worries about 4wd. I loved the truck before I pulled off the dealer lot. Now I need to go put some miles on this rig, it needs to hitched up to the trailer next Saturday for a week long vacation!
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Current TV:'14 F350 Lariat CrewCab, 4x4 Short Bed SRW Diesel w/ Pullrite 2700 (16K)
Current Fiver: '15 Puma 295BHSS Anniversary Edition
Past TV: '13 F150 HD Payload SCrew EB, '08 Tundra CrewMax 5.7L, '02 'Burb 5.3L, '97 Dakota 3.9L
Past Trailers: '09 Wildwood LE 27RB, '02 Palomino Yearling RL, '87 Jayco 1006dlx
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05-30-2014, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Well Done!!!!
I'm so proud, I'm teary eyed...
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05-30-2014, 11:06 PM
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Infractee
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 796
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There is my next truck! Great choice!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forest River Forums mobile app
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05-30-2014, 11:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Got the same truck in the grey but I always loved the white/tan combo. Very nice!
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2011 F-350 SRW Lariat FX4
2014 Sandpiper 365SAQB
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05-30-2014, 11:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Texas
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Love the truck! Will be getting the same when I upgrade from my '05 F250
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2014 Freedom Express 320BHDS Liberty Edition 50th Anniversary
2005 F250 Lariat SuperCrew 6.0 PS Diesel
2004 Excursion Limited 4x4 6.0 PS Diesel
2000 Excursion Limited 7.3 PS Diesel Sold:crying
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05-30-2014, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 703
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Me too
Got a 2013. Same configuration but in Kodiak brown with the tan trim. Pulls my Sabre 32RCTS like it isn't there. Let her cool down with the engine running after a long hot pull so she does not overheat. I have shut mine off after a long hot climb ( I live in AZ) and she overheated.
Enjoy
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